17 posted 145 days ago by Mad_Hattie 145 days ago by Mad_Hattie +17 / -0 8 comments share 8 comments share save hide report block hide child comments Comments (8) sorted by: top new old worst You're viewing a single comment thread. View all comments, or full comment thread. ▲ 2 ▼ – OrangePill 2 points 145 days ago +2 / -0 Likely they are this, not sure how the numbers are aquired either though. https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2018/04/scammers-impersonate-chinese-consulate permalink save report block reply ▲ 1 ▼ – deleted 1 point 145 days ago +1 / -0 ▲ 2 ▼ – OrangePill 2 points 145 days ago +2 / -0 I've known a number of people who got them that also didn't have a Chinese last name, I think it's random or at best from stolen databases or illicitly purchased lists. Probably shooting fish in a barrel. permalink parent save report block reply
Likely they are this, not sure how the numbers are aquired either though.
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2018/04/scammers-impersonate-chinese-consulate
I've known a number of people who got them that also didn't have a Chinese last name, I think it's random or at best from stolen databases or illicitly purchased lists.
Probably shooting fish in a barrel.